Archaeological sites · North East England
Holly Moor colliery
In or near The Slack.
Holly Moor colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
Mick Garratt — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 45 min–1.5 h
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear · 7.6 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Holly Moor colliery is a archaeological located in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
Holly Moor Colliery is a historical site located in Cockfield, which was operational until 1929. Visitors can explore its mining history and learn about the various coal seams that were worked during its operation.
Place summary
Holly Moor colliery is an archaeological site located in the Scottish Lowlands. It is notable for its historical significance in the coal mining industry, providing insights into the technological and social aspects of mining in the region.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 54.6163, -1.8229
- District
- County Durham
- Parish
- Cockfield
- Postcode
- DL13 5HH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Bishop Auckland
- Nearest railway station
- Witton-le-Wear — 7.6 km
- Official site
- www.dmm.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/9649547673 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Holly Moor colliery?
- Holly Moor colliery is in the Scottish Lowlands, United Kingdom (postcode DL13 5HH), in the parish of Cockfield.
- What is Holly Moor colliery?
- Holly Moor colliery — a archaeological in scotland-lowlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Holly Moor colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode DL13 5HH.
- Is Holly Moor colliery free to visit?
- Yes, Holly Moor colliery is free to enter.
- How do I get to Holly Moor colliery?
- The nearest railway station is Witton-le-Wear, about 7.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode DL13 5HH.